Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services

What Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services does

Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), legally styled as ESSO-INCOIS, is an autonomous body under India's Ministry of Earth Sciences headquartered in Hyderabad. It operates as India's designated national facility for operational ocean information services, delivering tsunami early warning, multi-hazard advisories (storm surge, high waves, oil spill, marine heatwaves), ecosystem services for fisheries (Potential Fishing Zone, Tuna, Hilsa advisories, Coral Bleaching Alert, Harmful Algal Bloom, Jellyfish), forecast and nowcast services (ocean state, astronomical tides, ports, ship routes, water quality, global ocean forecasts), and climate services (ENSO, monsoon-related products). It also serves as the Regional Specialized Meteorological Centre (RSMC) for the Indian Ocean region and supports Pacific Island nations, RIMES partners, and the Colombo Security Conclave.

The underlying technology stack combines in-situ ocean observation systems (Argo floats, moorings), satellite remote sensing, domain-specific numerical ocean models, and high-performance computing infrastructure to produce real-time forecasts and bulletins. Data access is delivered through ERDDAP, Live Access Server, the Earth System Science Data Portal, the MoES-NOAA OMNI-RAMA Joint Data Portal, the SAMUDRA integrated platform, the Samudra mobile application (iOS/Android), and the Ocean Tutor educational tool. The center participates in international research programs (IOGOOS, SIBER, IIOE, IIOE-2) and national missions (Deep Ocean Mission, Mausam Mission, Monsoon Mission), and hosts the International Training Centre for Operational Oceanography (ITCOocean).

INCOIS operates as a government service rather than a commercial enterprise. It is funded primarily through Ministry of Earth Sciences grants and allocations and provides services as a public good to government agencies, coastal fishing communities, maritime industries, meteorological departments, and international partners under its RSMC mandate. No commercial pricing model is disclosed; revenue is subscription-recurring in the form of annual government budget allocation. Customer concentration on a single revenue source is offset by the statutory nature of the funding.

Name

Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services

Legal name

ESSO - INCOIS (Earth System Science Organization - Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services)

Website

https://incois.gov.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

INCOIS is an autonomous body under India's Ministry of Earth Sciences that delivers operational ocean information services—including tsunami warnings, marine fisheries advisories, ocean forecasts, and climate monitoring—to government agencies, fishing communities, maritime industries, and Indian Ocean partner nations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ocean Information Services

NAICS

Navigational Services to Shipping (488330), National Security and International Affairs (928)

SIC

Communications Services, Nec (4899), International Affairs (9721)

akta.pro primary industry

Environmental Data Management Platforms (EHS/EMS, LIMS, ELN, Compliance Data Hubs) (EUAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Emergency Telecommunications & Connectivity (ETC) (BPADADAG), Maritime EDI / API Connectivity & Messaging Networks (TLAHAOAE), Marine Safety, Alarm & Monitoring Systems (Fire/Gas, IAS, PA/GA) (IMAJAJAG)

Keywords

• Ocean information services
• Tsunami early warning
• Ocean state forecasting
• Marine weather services
• Fisheries advisory services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hyderabad

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Autonomous body under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India, primarily funded through government grants and allocations for operational ocean information services

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

INCOIS is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India that provides operational ocean information and advisory services. It delivers tsunami early warnings, multi-hazard alerts (storm surge, high waves, oil spills, marine heat waves), ocean state forecasts for ports and shipping, potential fishing zone advisories for tuna and hilsa, coral bleaching alerts, harmful algal bloom advisories, jellyfish advisories, and climate services. It also serves as the Regional Specialized Meteorological Centre (RSMC) for the Indian Ocean and supports Pacific Island nations and RIMES member countries.

Product overview

INCOIS operates as a distributed platform of specialized ocean information services organized into six interconnected service lines: Ecosystem Services (Potential Fishing Zone, Tuna Fishing Advisory, Hilsa Advisory, Coral Bleaching Alert System, Harmful Algal Bloom Advisory, Jellyfish Advisory) supporting marine fisheries and ecosystem monitoring; Multi-Hazard Services (Tsunami Warning, Storm Surge, High Wave Alerts, Oil Spill Advisory, Joint Bulletin with IMD, SVAS, SARAT, Marine Heat Wave Advisory, SIVAS) providing early warning for coastal and marine hazards; Forecast/Nowcast Services (Ocean State Forecasts, Astronomical Tides, Ports and Harbours, Ship Route Forecasts, Water Quality Nowcast, Tropical Cyclone Heat Potential, Location-Specific Forecast, Global Forecast, Ocean Energy Atlas) delivering operational ocean forecasting; Climate Services providing ENSO outlooks and climate analysis; International Services (RSMC, Pacific Island Services, Colombo Conclave, RIMES, Ocean Colour Products) serving the broader Indian Ocean region; and Deep Ocean and Monsoon Missions for strategic research. Data infrastructure includes ERDDAP, Live Access Server, Earth System Science Data Portal, and MoES-NOAA Joint Data Portal. End-user access is provided through the web portal, the Samudra mobile app (iOS/Android), and Ocean Tutor educational platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Samudra App: Mobile application for mariners providing ocean forecasts and safety information

Products and services

• Tsunami Early Warning Service
• Multi-Hazard Services
• Ocean State Forecast Services
• Potential Fishing Zone (PFZ) Advisory
• Tuna Fishing Advisory
• Hilsa Fishery Advisory
• Coral Bleaching Alert System (CBAS)
• Harmful Algal Bloom Advisory
• Jellyfish Advisory
• Climate Services
• RSMC for Ocean Services
• Pacific Island Ocean Services
• RIMES Services
• Samudra Mobile Application
• ITCOocean Training Programmes

Quantifiable outcome

• Tsunami warning and early detection services for India's 7,500+ km coastline
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• IOGOOS (Indian Ocean Global Ocean Observing System)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINCOIS serves as the Indian Ocean GOOS component, participating in regional ocean observation coordination and data sharing initiatives
• SIBER (Sustained Indian Ocean Biogeochemistry and Ecosystem Research)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative research initiative focused on Indian Ocean biogeochemistry and ecosystem studies
• IIOE (International Indian Ocean Expedition)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational research program coordinated through INCOIS focusing on Indian Ocean exploration and research
• IIOE-2 (International Indian Ocean Expedition 2)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSecond phase of the International Indian Ocean Expedition, continuing research and capacity building activities
• NDCC (National Data Centre for Climate)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational data management initiative for climate-related ocean data storage and dissemination
• DCC-IOR (Data Coordination Centre for Indian Ocean Region)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional data coordination for Indian Ocean nations, facilitating data sharing and integration
• RIMES (Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional early warning system serving 21 countries in the Asia-Pacific region, with INCOIS providing tsunami and ocean services to neighboring nations
• ITCOocean (International Training Centre for Operational Oceanography)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining center under INCOIS providing capacity building and technical training in operational oceanography to international participants
• Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) OrganizationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with related MoES organizations including NIOT, NCS, NCESS, IITM, NCCR, NCMRWF, CMLRE, NCPOR, and IMD for integrated earth system science services

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• UK Met Office: U.K.'s national meteorological service producing climate, weather, and ocean forecasts at a global scale, including marine and hazard services. Comparable to INCOIS in its combination of operational forecasting, climate modeling, and international service mandates.
• NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration): U.S. federal agency providing ocean, atmospheric, and climate information services at a global scale. Direct partner through the MoES-NOAA OMNI-RAMA Joint Data Portal and the closest functional analogue to INCOIS, with a much broader mandate.
• IFREMER (French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea): France's national institute for marine science and technology, operating ocean observation systems, forecasting models, and deep-sea exploration programs. Comparable in the breadth of ocean services and Deep Ocean Mission-style research.

Regional players

• KIOST (Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology): Korean government research institute for ocean observation, forecasting, and marine hazard services in the western Pacific. Comparable in scale and in its blend of operational services, deep-ocean research, and international partnerships.
• Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA): JMA operates as a designated RSMC for tropical cyclones and provides tsunami warnings, marine forecasts, and ENSO bulletins. Comparable in function and in its role as a WMO-designated regional hub analogous to INCOIS.
• Bureau of Meteorology (Australia): Australian national weather, climate, and ocean services agency operating a comparable mix of hazard warnings, marine forecasts, and ENSO/monsoon climate products for a regional geography with strong Indian Ocean exposure.

Direct peers

• National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), India: Sister MoES autonomous body focused on polar and ocean research, including deep-sea and Southern Ocean programs. Most direct domestic peer, sharing funding mechanism, MoES oversight, and overlap with Deep Ocean Mission scope.
• JAMSTEC (Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology): Japanese national research agency operating ocean observation networks, numerical models, and marine hazard monitoring. Directly comparable in scale and function, including tsunami warning support and deep-ocean research mission alignment with India's Deep Ocean Mission.
• Mercator Ocean International: France-based non-profit providing operational ocean forecasting and global ocean data services for scientific and policy users. Directly comparable to INCOIS's ocean state forecast, ports/harbors, and ship route forecasting capabilities, with similar HPC-driven numerical modeling.
• National Institute of Oceanography (NIO), India: CSIR-operated Indian ocean research institute conducting ocean observation, modeling, and coastal research. Domestic peer under a different ministry but highly comparable in scientific remit, with overlapping customer base in Indian maritime and coastal communities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/@incoismoes
• Facebookfacebook.com/INCOISofficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/incoismoes
• Instagraminstagram.com/incoismoes

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